Low Secure Wards

Holistic, compassionate care if you are a vulnerable older man with complex mental health disorders and physical health needs. We offer intensive and high levels of support in a positive and empathetic environment based on your clinical needs. In the words of one patient’s external case manager: “The care at St Magnus is outstanding, as it has always been. It’s the best quality he can get at this point in time.”

At St Magnus, if you have behaviours that challenge you will find a safe and homely haven. The Royal College of Psychiatrists has recognised us as one of the top ten Low Secure Units in its network. One patient’s social worker told us: “The TLC was exceptional, you were flexible to his family members’ visits and they have a very high opinion of the care he received.”

Gym

IT Suite

Free WiFi

Hair Salon

Wheelchair
Access

Quiet Room

Multi Faith Room

Ensuite
Rooms

On-Site
Parking

Private
Gardens

Spacious Rooms

All bedrooms at St Magnus are single occupancy with an en-suite bathroom, a relaxing armchair or two and plenty of cupboard space. Your room will be bright, light, spacious and can be personalised with your own bedding and pictures. You will have privacy and dignity, as well as the reassurance that you can keep your personal belongings safe.

The Outdoors

Our enclosed wildlife garden can be enjoyed by all patients following a risk assessment, with a landscaped area, nature trails and plenty of well-kept lawns and trees. We’ve designed it specially so you can wander freely with little intervention from our staff. Smell the flowers, stroll on the lawns and watch birds nesting! The Low Secure Unit also has its own large enclosed garden with seating, as well as raised beds for gardening groups.

Ensuring your Safety

All bedrooms have special fob access so only you and staff can enter. Staffing levels and skill mix on each ward are planned, implemented and reviewed to keep you safe at all times. All patients have up-to-date risk assessments linked to their care plans. We rarely use rapid tranquilisation and prefer verbal de-escalation skills to manage distress without additional medication.

Exceptional Team

Our staff include consultant psychiatrics, social workers, mental health and general nurses, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, activities coordinators, psychologists and arts and drama therapists. Together they make up the multi-disciplinary team helping you gain health and make progress. We’re like one big family!

Our Wards at the Low Secure Unit

Sycamore Ward

Sycamore Ward is a 9-bedded low secure ward providing Intensive Support for patients with complex, severe and enduring mental health presentations. Patients typically present with ongoing serious physical health problems. For these Sycamore Ward patients, detention in conditions of low security is the least restrictive option where care can be provided safely whilst managing the individual patient’s risks.

Sycamore Ward is situated on the first floor of the Low Secure Unit.

Willow Ward

Willow Ward is a 9-bedded low secure ward providing complex care with high support beds for patients with severe mental disorders characteristically with significant and progressive cognitive impairment and behaviours which provide challenge. Patients typically present with ongoing serious physical health problems. For these Willow Ward patients, detention in conditions of low security is the least restrictive option where care can be provided safely whilst managing the individual patient’s risks.

Willow Ward is situated on the second floor of the Low Secure Unit.

Oak Ward

Oak Ward is a 15-bedded low secure ward, which aims to maximise health with high support for patients with complex, severe and enduring mental disorders, often including mild forms of cognitive impairments. Typically, patients have made progress in their treatment to continue on their care pathway towards discharge. In spite of health gains and progress already made, patients typically require a high level of support from the multidisciplinary team to maintain and to build on their health improvements.

Oak Ward is situated on the second floor of the Low Secure Unit.

He’s the happiest and most settled he’s ever been. He gets such good care. I’m not aware of anywhere else where he would be looked after so well, he’s very vulnerable. He is in the best place. I’m really grateful.

Patient’s sister, Sycamore Ward

Life at St Magnus Hospital

What will you do at St Magnus? Chat on a bench under a shady tree, enjoy a cookery session or try out yoga?

Maybe you’ll be petting a robotic cat, keeping fit in the gym or relaxing on a plush sofa in a stylishly decorated lounge. You’re bound to be tucking into delicious meals … everyone does!